Empower your classroom through transformative, curriculum-connected travel experiences built in collaboration with educators.
Your Dedicated Personal Travel Advisor
From day one, you’ll work with your Personal Travel Advisor who listens to your goals, advises on customization, and handles every detail. Many of Rustic’s advisors are former educators who understand your classroom needs, curriculum requirements, and the realities of teaching.
Rustic Handles Everything. You Inspire Students
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SHOW UP. RUSTIC HANDLES THE REST
Partner with Rustic and we’ll manage:
- Flights and transportation
- Hotels and accommodations
- Meals and dietary needs
- Activity bookings and appointments
- Registration and payments
- Parent communications
- Risk management and safety protocols
- 24/7 on-trip support
Teachers return year after year because Rustic makes planning stress-free, letting you focus entirely on your students and the adventure.
Custom-Tailored to Your Curriculum
Every Rustic program is custom-built around your educational goals, making textbook pages come alive through real-world experience.
Academic Focus Areas:
- Social Studies & History: Civil rights tours, historical immersion, government studies
- STEM: Environmental science in Costa Rica, marine biology in Thailand
- Language & Culture: Spanish immersion in Peru, Mandarin in China
- Arts & Performance: Music exchanges, visual arts workshops
- Service Learning: Community development, conservation projects
Rustic aligns with AP standards, IB units, Next Gen Science benchmarks, and your specific state standards. Day by day, place by place, Rustic customizes the experience to match your teaching objectives.
Your Step-by-Step Journey
1. Plan Together
Your Personal Travel Advisor learns your goals, curriculum needs, and student demographics to design the perfect educational journey.
2. Customize Everything
Pick destinations, adjust activities, incorporate specific learning outcomes. Every detail is tailored to your classroom.
3. Travel with Confidence
Rustic handles all logistics while you focus on teaching moments. Our educational Program Leaders support your curriculum goals on the ground.
4. Reflect and Integrate
Post-trip resources help students process experiences and integrate learning back into the classroom.
Why Educators Choose Rustic
“Rustic turns global travel into real-world curriculum. They handle everything—I just show up and teach.”
– Ji-hyun Park, Global Studies Coordinator, Seattle Public Schools
“After 15 years of leading student trips, I finally found a partner who truly understands education. The comprehensive support is a rare treat for an overworked teacher.”
– Michael Chen, AP History Teacher, Denver
- 40+ years of student travel expertise
- Former educators on our planning team
- 100% logistics support from registration to return
- Professional development credits available
- Proven safety protocols with 24/7 support
Resources for Group Leaders
- Fundraising toolkit and templates
- Parent information session materials
- Student recruitment strategies
- Pre-trip curriculum resources
- Assessment and reflection tools
Let’s Build Your Perfect Educational Journey
Ready to bring your curriculum to life through transformative travel?